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Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: A white dove is released as Stephanos Ntouskos, First Greek torchbearer holds the Olympic Flame following the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of the High Priestess, holds the Olympic Flame during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: Entry of the High Priestess and the Priestesses with the Olympic Flame during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of the High Priestess, carries the Olympic Flame during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of the High Priestess, carries the Olympic Flame during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of the High Priestess, carries the Olympic Flame during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of the High Priestess, lights the torch during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of the High Priestess, holds the torch during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of the High Priestess, holds the torch during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of the High Priestess, carries the torch during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of the High Priestess, holds the torch during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of the High Priestess, holds the torch during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: Stephanos Ntouskos, First Greek torchbearer receives the flame from Greek actress, Mary Mina, playing the role of the High Priestess, during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: The Greek Guard of Honour "Evzones" passes by the Temple of Hera during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: The Greek Guard of Honour "Evzones" passes by the Temple of Hera during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Olympic torch lighting ceremony — Lighting Ceremony Of The Olympic Flame ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 16: President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee and IOC member Spyros Capralos (L), Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou (C) and President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach arrive ahead of the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece on April 16, 2024 in Olympia, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) (Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

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